A suspected vandal lost his life after being electrocuted while trying to tamper with an electricity transformer at Borno State University, Maiduguri.
The lifeless body of the unidentified man was discovered close to the transformer within the university premises on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the body had been evacuated to the hospital in collaboration with the Borno State Fire Service.
“The Borno State Police Command wishes to inform the public that on 7/9/2025, the body of an unidentified male was found near a transformer in Borno State University, Maiduguri. Preliminary findings indicate that he was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize electrical installations,” the statement read.
ASP Daso further noted that a full investigation has been launched into the matter.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, has warned criminals against acts of vandalism and sabotage, stressing that such actions not only endanger lives but also threaten public safety.
The Command assured residents of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities around public infrastructure to the nearest police station.
